(1) A regional service area may provide any of the following services and programs, including but not limited to:
(a) Data and assessment centers;
(b) Shared financial services among school districts and boards of cooperative services;
(c) Cooperative purchases;
(d) Technology infrastructure and support;
(e) Distance, online learning, and other alternative learning opportunities for students;
(f) Precollegiate programs, counseling, and dropout prevention;
(g) Capital construction planning assistance;
(h) Curriculum and instructional expertise and support;
(i) Professional development for teachers and administrators;
(j) Regional and state initiatives;
(k) Shared administration and support services for school districts;
(l) Early childhood and preschool programs; and
(m) Postsecondary partnerships and services to support student transitions into postsecondary schools.